4 dead, including American, Aussie tourists, in fatal Laos alcohol poisoning

Associated Press 11/21/2024

Four have already been confirmed dead in Vang Vieng, Laos following a fatal alcohol poisoning in what Australia’s prime minister on Thursday called every parent’s nightmare. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told Parliament that 19-year-old Bianca Jones…

Rubin falls short vs top-ranked Vietnamese in ASEAN C’ships

Glendale G. Rosal 08/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Toledo City’s chess prodigy Apple Rubin came up short against a top-ranked Vietnamese player in the seventh round of the 22nd ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championships 2024 held in Vientiane, Laos, on August 27. The…

Apple Rubin racks up back-to-back wins in Laos

Glendale G. Rosal 08/26/2024

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuana chess prodigy Apple Rubin delivered an impressive performance, securing consecutive victories that boosted her standing in the 22nd ASEAN+ Age-group Chess Championships 2024. Competing in the girls-14 division in Vientiane, Laos,…

Apple Rubin secures second win in tough ASEAN Chess tilt in Laos

Glendale G. Rosal 08/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s Apple Rubin notched her second victory in the 22nd ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championships 2024, held in Vientiane, Laos. The 14-year-old Rubin from Toledo City, Cebu, is competing in the Girls-14 division. As…

Chess: Apple Rubin of Cebu gets first win at ASEAN championship

Glendale G. Rosal 08/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Toledo City’s rising chess talent, Apple Rubin, 14, secured her first win at the 22nd ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championships 2024 in Vientiane, Laos, on Friday, August 23.  Rubin, the tournament’s third seed in…

Anthrax outbreak reported in Laos, Thailand steps up border control

03/30/2024

BANGKOK — Thailand’s government has ordered officials to closely monitor livestock along the border with Laos after more than 50 people were reported to have contracted anthrax in the neighboring country. Thai authorities have been working closely…

Scientists: Homo sapiens were in SE Asia earlier than thought

Krixia Subingsubing 07/09/2023

Homo sapiens had reached Southeast Asia almost 20,000 years earlier than previously thought. That research finding challenges current textbook assumptions about early human migration and should provide a wider understanding of the origins of our species. This…

Philippines to host SEA Games in 2033 — POC chief

Glendale G. Rosal 07/14/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As early as now, the Philippines has already announced that it will host the 2033 Southeast Asian Games. That is according to the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino on…

2 buses bound for 30th SEA Games collide in Bulacan

Consuelo Marquez - INQUIRER.net 11/30/2019

MANILA, Philippines – Two buses ferrying athletes and sports officials from Laos and Vietnam to the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games collided in Bocaue, Bulacan on Saturday afternoon, November 30, 2019, ahead of the opening ceremony to…

Laos dam collapse sends floods into Cambodia

AFP 07/26/2018

The torrent of water unleashed in a deadly Laos dam collapse has drained into Cambodia, forcing thousands to be evacuated, as rescuers on Thursday battled monsoon rains to find scores of Laotians still missing after whole villages…

Laos dam disaster kills 17, several others missing

AFP 07/25/2018

The bodies of 17 people have been recovered after a dam collapse led to flash floods in southern Laos, as two South Korean firms involved in the hydropower project said damage was reported at least 24 hours…

Mandaue business group eyes trade ties with Aspac countries

Victor Anthony V. Silva 12/19/2016

THE Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has a lot on its plate as it gears up for at least four trade missions across Asia and the Pacific in 2017. Glenn Soco, MCCI president, said they…

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